Meaty Baked Beans

Prepare to savor the ultimate comfort food experience with hearty and flavorful Meaty Baked Beans. This irresistible recipe combines crispy, smoky thick-cut bacon, seasoned ground beef, and tender baked beans, all brought to life with a sweet-and-savory blend of ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and tangy apple cider vinegar. Enhanced with garlic, onion, and a hint of smoked paprika, these baked beans develop a caramelized, bubbly finish in the oven that’s sure to impress. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues or a hearty main meal, this crowd-pleaser is easy to prepare in under 75 minutes and serves six. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy a classic dish that strikes the perfect balance between comforting and gourmet.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 slices Thick-cut bacon
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Canned baked beans
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Optional: Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon, place on paper towels to drain, and crumble it into small pieces. Set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set the beef aside.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to mix well.

Step 6

Fold the cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, and sautéed onion mixture into the bowl of beans, stirring until evenly combined.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to a large oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and slightly caramelized.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm as a side dish or main meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1653.1 grams (1653.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2567

Total Fat 119.70g	153%
Saturated Fat 45.70g	229%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 365mg	122%
Sodium 7984mg	347%
Total Carbohydrate 264.20g	96%
Dietary Fiber 34.10g	122%
Total Sugars 134.80g
Protein 127.00g	254%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 499mg	38%
Iron 22mg	120%
Potassium 4048mg	86%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 40.0%